Address
Form of workART STU - Bilingual Articled Student
Position Classification
Articling Student
Union
N/A
Work Options
On-Site
Location
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Salary Range
$64,946.70 annually
Close Date
1/24/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
5/21/2025
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Attorney General
Ministry Branch / Division
BC Prosecution Service/Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions
Job Summary
Articled Student Program - Notice of Articles
The British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General offers interesting and varied articles at its offices in Crown counsel offices around the province. The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) will be interviewing soon for one fluently bilingual (English - French) Articled Student position which will have a 2024 start date. Further information about the Articled Student Program is available at: Articled Student Program - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).
Under the guidance of Crown counsel, students work on files relating to criminal prosecutions and may have the opportunity to gain experience in Special Prosecutions and Appeals.
Who Can Apply
Anyone who is entitled to work in Canada as of May 1, 2024 and is eligible and required by the Law Society of British Columbia to complete articles in order to practice law in B.C.
You must have the ability tospeak and write fluently in French and English.
For questions regarding this position, please contact daphne.kvenich@gov.bc.ca
How to Apply
**Applications made online through this website will NOT be accepted.**
The following documentation is required in order for your application to be considered. Do not submit any materials other than what is set out below.
- a cover letter (not to exceed one page);
- copy of your law school (LLB/JD) transcript
- your résumé (not to exceed three pages) which must clearly indicate that you can speak and write fluently in French; and
- If you completed law school outside of Canada, you must also provide us with documentation showing that either you are pursuing a Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation or have been granted the certificate. You will need to have been granted that certificate by May 1, 2024.
To apply, please send the above-noted materials via email to daphne.kvenich@gov.bc.ca
Preliminary shortlisting may be done based on law school grades and the clarity and completeness of application materials. Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to provide further documentation at that time, including confirmation of law school grades and references.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition (January 24, 2024)
Who to Contact with Questions:
For questions about the application process or articles with the BC Prosecution Service contact: Daphne Kvenich, Deputy Director, Regional Operations at Daphne.Kvenich@gov.bc.ca.
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Daphne.Kvenich@gov.bc.ca of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
How Many Positions
There is one Bilingual Articled Student position available. The position can be located in Vancouver, New Westminster, or Port Coquitlam.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future vacancies.
Indigenous Student Stream
The Ministry of Attorney General is particularly interested in receiving applications from Indigenous law students who are First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BCPS is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We welcome and encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, and others who may contribute to diversity in the BC Public Service. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
Additional Information:
Enhanced Security Screening and a criminal record review will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Job Category
Court and Judicial Services
